The Comunidad Autónoma has begun resurfacing the carriageway on the RM-A12 between Jumilla and the border with the province of Albacete The work covers a stretch of around four kilometres between kilometre markers 7.600 and 11.640. The estimated investment is €440,588.
According to Consejería de Fomento e Infraestructuras The project includes levelling the road and laying a hot asphalt layer, followed by a double surface treatment. The aim is to improve road safety and driving comfort on this regional road, used for everyday commuting and the transport of goods from local agriculture. Separate traffic arrangements and safety measures will be put in place during the works; detailed schedules for the duration and daily restrictions have not yet been published.
The measure forms part of the ongoing maintenance programmes of the Región de Murcia In recent months, the regional administration has resurfaced or put out to tender several sections of the secondary road network. The RM-A12 repairs now under way fall into the category of targeted maintenance with an immediate impact on safety, for example by preventing further deterioration and reducing accident risks caused by ruts and surface defects.
Facts, attributions and outstanding points: The start of the works, the precise location of the RM-A12 section between the kilometre markers given, and the budget of €440,588 have been confirmed. These details come from statements by the regional administration and related regional press reports. The construction period, contractor and specific traffic arrangements during individual phases have not yet been made public. The Consejería de Fomento e Infraestructuras refers to the usual traffic safety measures and coordinated diversions during the work.
Context and possible effects: The RM-A12 links the north of the municipality of Jumilla with the border with Albacete province, and is therefore significant for regional traffic between Murcia and Castilla-La Mancha. Temporary disruption is expected in the short term; reduced maintenance needs and improved road quality are expected in the medium to long term. The ongoing maintenance work does not involve any wider capacity expansion or change of route.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).